NEW FOUNDATIONS CS
New Foundations CS is a Title I public charter school that is part of the New Foundations CS school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 1,471 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 82 teachers, New Foundations CS has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
New Foundations Charter School (NFCS), located on Torresdale Avenue in Philadelphia, is a K-12 public charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment rooted in a mission of "scholarly pursuits, service to others, and character development." The school focuses on preparing students for college and career success by maintaining high academic standards and fostering a supportive community. Its curriculum is designed to balance core academic subjects with opportunities for personal growth, encouraging students to become active, responsible citizens within their local community.
In addition to its academic program, New Foundations emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education through its core values: Integrity, Academic Excellence, Community, and Diversity. By serving students from kindergarten through high school, the school aims to create a consistent educational experience that emphasizes strong teacher-student relationships and a culture of mutual respect. The school is known for its structured environment and its ongoing efforts to prepare graduates to meet the challenges of an increasingly complex global society.
For more information, contact New Foundations CS at (215) 624-8100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 624-8100
NEW FOUNDATIONS CS is a public Title I Charter school in Philadelphia, PA with about 1,471 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Philadelphia City SD - District:
- New Foundations CS
- Total Students:
- 1,471
- Teachers:
- 82
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,471 students
- White
- 60.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 19.0%
- Black or African American
- 14.4%
- Asian
- 4.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 52.2%
- Male
- 47.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.